Project Director/Manager PV Solar Farm (H/F)

On behalf of one of our international clients operating in the renewable energy sector, we are looking for a Project Director/Manager PV Solar Farm in Australia.

As Project Director/Manager PV Solar Farm, your main tasks will be to :

•Manage the whole cycle from Contract signature to O&M handover phase/Practical completion (1.5-2 years)
•Contract management of EPC contract, Connection agreement, Development application, Owner's Engineer agreement, Stakeholder engagement officer agreement, and Construction management agreement
•Liaison with internal departments – Finance, Legal, Development, Asset management, and Technical team
•Leading weekly and/or fortnightly/monthly meetings with the Customer, Owner's Engineer (OE), Stakeholder engagement officer, and internal departments
•Schedule analysis, with a focus on current activities and critical path analysis, through Microsoft Projects
•Construction budget analysis, in comparison with initial financial model, and ways to minimise costs
•Be accountable for the revenues, margin and cash forecast on a quarterly basis. Manage actively risks and opportunities. Prepare monthly and quarterly Project Reviews.
•General review of full Engineering submissions by EPC Contractor in coordination with OE
•Contractual letter writing – approval of payment milestones, response to claims, notice of delays, extension of time events, compensation events, etc.
•Managing AEMO Registration process throughout R1 phase and through Hold Point testing (R2)
•Site visits fortnightly/monthly (with a focus on HSE and current and upcoming works progress)
•HSE internal monthly reports from EPC data and Environmental audits (through third party agreement with Environmental consultant)
•Driving Engineering and construction workshops (design to cost + industrialisation of the construction) + meetings (HAZCON, HAZOP, Safety in Design, RFI , Non-conformance report and Engineering review discussions)

Profil recherché

First experience in France in solar farms, with a strong ability to coach and manage a young team (minimum 20 people). Good coordinator, able to manage both local interactions and the remote management of the design office in France. Proven decision-making and arbitration skills.

Bachelor's degree (Bac+3/+4) with 5 years of confirmed experience in project design management. OR Master's degree (Bac+5) in civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, or a related field.

English fluent